Coupling Anisotropic Curvature and Nematic Order: Mechanisms of Membrane Shape Remodeling

Yoav Ravid; Samo Penič; Luka Mesarec; Nir S. Gov; Veronika Kralj‐Iglič; Aleš Iglič; Mitja Drab

doi:10.1039/d5sm00620a

January 1, 2025Soft MatterOpen Access

Coupling Anisotropic Curvature and Nematic Order: Mechanisms of Membrane Shape Remodeling

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The study shows that anisotropic curved membrane components significantly influence vesicle morphology, affecting overall membrane shape.
Key evidence identifies curvature sensing and topological defects as critical mechanisms involved in the remodeling process.
The research employs theoretical investigation to explore the relationship between curvature properties and nematic order in membrane systems.
These findings highlight the importance of nematic alignment and volume constraints in understanding membrane dynamics.

Implication

Theoretical analysis demonstrates how curvature sensing affects vesicle morphology, indicating mechanisms of shape remodeling.

Abstract

This study theoretically investigates how anisotropic curved membrane components (CMCs) control vesicle morphology through curvature sensing, nematic alignment, topological defects, and volume constraints. By comparing arc-shaped and saddle-shaped CMCs, we...

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Ravid et al. (2025) studied this question.

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